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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 21, 1908)
THE MORNING ASTOMAN, ASTOI11A, OIIEGON. FUIDAY, AUGUST 21 Fresh Supply of Cheese Martin's Eastern Cream Imported Swiss-Roquefort German Breakfast Try Bent's Water Cracker A. V. ALLEN . . I.1 :v ,. . Sole Agent for the Celebrated H. C. Fry Cut Gla. PHONE 711 PHONE 3871 UNIONTOWN BRANCH PHONE 713 NORTH SIDE NEWS MJm I. M. WlUUmaon. oi Ilwaco, li the accredited repreaenuuvc ol The Aitorlan and will takt car of all item of newt, order for iutwcrlptionn and all kinds of printing. Slide May Occur at ! L00K F0R THE words Any Hour or Moment COLUMBIA L A W Kettle Rendered FREAKY PLACE ON IRVING AVENUE COULD BE SEEN MOV INQ YESTERDAY-COMMON COUNCIL LAST NIGHT RATI FIED ACTION OF COMMITTEE AND CONTRACTOR IS OUT OF IT IN FINE SHAPE. ILWACO Miss Winnie Hansen, oi Portland, who has been stopping at the beach for some time, is spending a few days with .her sisters, Mrs. A. A. Seaborg and Miss Edith Whitcomb, of Il waco. George L. Colwell, of Astoria, made a business trip to Ilwaco Tuesday. " Mrs. Jordon, of Astoria, is visiting her friend, Mrs. W. A. Graham, for a few days. Miss Maude Dobbs, of Portland, is a guest, of Miss Cora Hawkins for a few days. J. A. Howerton, owner, and manag er of the Ilwaco Telephone Line, ac companied by Sol Michael, lineman, went to Chinook Wednesday where Mr. Howerton was making arrange ments for the installment of several phones in the town of Chinook. John Bender and family left Wed nesday for Kimball, Kansas, where they will make their future home. Mr, Bender has been a trustedemploye of the Ilwaco Mill Company for the past year. He goes there to accept a position in the railroad station as agent while his daughter will upon their arrival take charge of the local and long distance telephone office as chief operator. Ada Graham returned home after a very pleasant visit with her friends, Miss Mary Miller, of North Beach. Mrs. Steve Miller and Miss Lillian Jollife, of Centerville, with some friends from Portland, passed through Ilwaco Wednesday on their way to North Head, where they spent the afternoon. Miss Viola and Alma Noon, of Tioga, were in Ilwaco Wednesday doing some shopping. Mr. and Mrs. James L. Vaughn of Ilwaco are spending a few days at the beach with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kelly. At the specal meeting of the com mon council last night the arrange ment entered into between W. A. Goodin, the contractor on the Irving avenue improvements, and the spec ial committee of the council, was ratified by the common council as a whole. This means that the contrac tor is to be paid virtually in full for the Irving avenue improvements, that all further work is to be stopped, and that for good or ill the whole matter dealing with. Probably any other engineer would feel as does Mr. Tee, and for that reason the council authorized him to secure the assistance of some other civil engineer who has had experience with slides. The question of secur ing the services of some noted engi neer from Portland or 'Seattle was discussed, but it was pointed out that their expected payment would prob ably be egreglously httfh, while they is to be practically thrown back upon might not be able to accomplish an the shoulders of the taxpayers with-1 more than Mr. Tee or any other local in me assessment Ulainci, li miiiici vbmic:i, u nan uttim tiun whu- work is required to complete the job. 'tain F. I Evans, the promotor of the I "' " By the terms of the arrangement! electric line to Seaside, who Is a civil " hi,,cl1' trawlc,1' ,hr0,,h coal chu, made with the contractor, he Is os- engineer of wide experience and has in, tl,e water and swam ashore. They Before you buy, and you will not be disap pointed in yonr shortening. The U. S. Gov- eminent Inspection distinguishes Columbia Lard as pure and wholesome, but the name Union Meat Co. is your guarantee of a high ly superior product. When ordering, patronize this home indus try that is bringing health and prosperity" to Oregon. UNION MEAT CO. OP OREGON Pioneer Packers of the Pacific ANOTHER DROWNING TO THE RECORD CHARLES FLINN, BOATPULLER FOR FRITZ DU ROC. LOSES HIS LIFE ON CLATSOP SPIT DIVER HAS NARROW ESCAPE TAHALESWEHEMADE IN FILTH There were more unhappy develop- ments from the lower harbor yester day morning when the news of the death of Charles Flinn, a Belgian, aged 38 years, and boat-puller for Fritz Du Roc, the diver and fisher . man, came up from there. Cajjtain Du Roc brought the sad intelligence himself. He had fished all night in the north channels of the river and had drifted well below Sand Island when they met the slack. The net was hauled aboard and the motor boat headed for Astoria and home, a dense fog prevailing at the time. Without any warning whatever the swift craft struck the hard sands f Clatsop Spit and went over in- stanly, casting men and gear into the cold and rough waters there. Flinn was ,heard to give one des perate cry and then disappeared in the breakers and was seen no more "by his friend and chief, being drown ed "out of hand" as it were. , Du Roc himself was in critical shape and saved himself by grasping the boat rope which, drifted his way, while he nets trailed seaward over the stern of the boat. He made the rope fast about his body and began crying lust ily for aid, the big boat constantly pounding him in its wild, swing in the tumbling tide. He was heard at last by several fishermen who strove to get to him but failed in the dark and contending winds, and it was three hours later, that H. Alue sue ceeding in making fast to the over turned boat and towing it, Du Roc and the dragging nets into sheltered water, when the benumbed and al most unconscious man was taken on board and warmed in the extra cloth ing piled on him by his rescuers. The Du - Roc boat was put on an even keel, the net stowed, and the whole outfit brought to the city, Mr. Du Roc is all right again but deeply de pressed over the loss of his friend and partner, who has served him for four seasons and was an excellent man in all ways. WHILE ON OFFICIAL INVESTI GATION OF THE ERICKSON HOUSE YESTERDAY - DR. FINCH MAKES DISCOVERY. Subcribe to the Morning Astorian, (0 cents per month by carrier. The rather startling discovery was made yesterday that the two dark skinned foreigners who have been selling hot tamales in front of one of the saloons on Commercial street have been making their product un dtr conditions that are far from be ing clean. It is alleged that they live in a house that is absolutely filthy, and that the flour and other ingredients used in the tamales come in contact with dirt and germs and filth of all kinds. The men themselves, as they stand on the streets at night, have appear ed to be cleanly, and the revelation as to the surroundings in which they make the tamales comes as a big sur prise, ine intormption was Drought to light as a result of an investiga tion made yesterday by Dr. Finch of the home where the men lodge and make their products. Corriflaint was made yesterday to Dr. Finch, as the local president of the State Aid Society, that the chil dren in the Erickson home on Astor street, next to the No. 1 engine house, were in a pitiable and destitute con dition. Dr. Finch went there and says he found the numerous little ones to be dirty and uncared for, as well as ill-fed. The father apparently drinks his earnings away. While in the Erickson house for it hardly would be called a home Dr, Finch discovered the fact that it was there the Greeks, or Hindus, what ever they may be, have their lodging and make their tamales. He said the conditions under which the work ii lone are absolutely filthy and consti tute a menace to health. Perhaps it isn't pleasant news to the many who have been in the habit of buying the tamales at night, believing them to be delectable morsels, but so impress ed was Dr. Finch with what he saw that he believes the matter should be stopped at once. He therefore called the attention of the city physi cian to the unwholesome condition of (fairs', and it is probable that Dr. Reames will be vigorous in her prose cution of the matter. Incidently Dr. Finch will probably tensibly granted an extension of time for one year, but in reality he is now virtually freed from his contract and has already drawn most of his money, while presumably his claim for the small amount still due will be hon ored without demur. The cost of the improvements was $23,000. It took the council only a few moments to accept the report of the special committee last night. Al. voted in favor of it except Council man Stangeland. There is grave danger that the whole hillside may go out with a rush at any hour, or any minute. Uty. Enginer Tee gave it as his deliberate opinion that the situation is exceed ingly grave, and that a slide of big' proportions may come at any time. Councilman Stangeland said that yes terday, as he was observing the hill side, he could actually see the great mass moving. If the hill does go out with a rush it seems almost inevitable that at least three or four houses will be swept in the river as if struck by an avalanche. From every side the gravest reports are being made. Among the councilmen there were two opposing opinions as to what should be done by the city in the emergency; one being, that if the hill is going to slide, "to let her slide." The other opinion was that even if the hill is to go out, as now seems certain, it is the plain duty of thq: city authorities to do all that is pos-, sible to prevent damage to houses; I that is, that steps should be taken to avoid an avalandie like rush of the hill, and to let it go down slowly and as "peaceably" as possible. Yet it seem ed difficult to bring some of the coun cilmen to view the matter with any gravity. Most of them were in a great hurry to adjourn and get home, though it was not then 8:20 o'clock. City Engineer Tee said he wished to frankly admit that the situation was one that he found difficulty in dealt with bad slides in the construe I "'"' " once lor tne Bowery where tion of rnilwav crades. be invited ta'Aw procured files and rid thenwl assist Mr. Tee in the matter. However, the subject of assistance in handling the engineering problem was left for the city engineer to re port at the next meeting, when it i expected the council will ratify such action as he may take. Thomas Dcaley, the city treasurer, was present and spoke briefly and to the point on the slide, Mis years of residence here gave him a certain ve.i of their ornaments. The police arrested the men before they did any mischief and returned them to the New Hampshire. SHE SURPRISES BURGLARS. St. Louis Woman Is Knocked Down And Injured. ST. LOUIS. Aug. 20,-Seeing a . i ri..,,. ...i qualification that was recognized, and turned io iter liijimuii.ioic iiumc on Mr. Dealey emphasized the pressing gravity of the situation. He strongly advised that some immediate action be taken, instead of waiting for days or weeks until some high priced ex pert could be prevailed upon to give an assistance that might or might not be of any value. Mr. Dealey drove home his point about some immediate action, and said that if a steam shovel were put to work there to cut drain for the water the sliding would be stopped and inside of month the seat of the whole trouble would be laid bare. He was ap plauded. But it remained for Councilman Stangeland to insist upon some imme diate action, even when a motion tc adjourn had been made and second ed. He could see no reason why something should not be attempted at once, even if steps are to be taken to secure the services of an expert. The people in three or four houses at the foot of the hill are living ii terror, not knowing what minute the trouble may come. Three families are now seeking new homes. The water pipes may be burst at any time and the Scow Bay residents have been notified to conserve their water supply. The big flume that runs east and west on the side of the hill will probably break in a day or so, and this will add to the unpleasantness of the situation. report the condition of the Erickson family to the State Society at Port land. It is in their filth, apparently that the foreigners make their pro ducts, according to Dr. Finch. Incidentally, it may be said that it is not alone against these foreigners that complaints of uncleanly condi tions have been made. It is said that certain restaurants might be better off if the city physician got a big stick after them occasionally. REAL ESTATE J. V. Pope and wife to M. E. Pope and Ida L. Pope, lots S and 6, block 11, Warrenton; $1. Columb;.. Harbor Land Co. to C. E. Spangler, lots 10, 11 and 12, block 104, Warrenton Park; $500. W. C. Smith and wife to C. E. Spangler, lot 3, block 36, The Plaza; $225. W. C. Smith and wife to Ethel H. Neff, lots 15 and 16, block 8, in War ren s extension of Ivast Warrenton; $775. W. C. Smith and wife to Lela O, Miller, lots 2, block 8, Warren's ex tension of East Warrenton; $350. W. Cf. Smith and wife to Sidney G. N'cff, lot 1, block 8, in Warren's ex tension to East Warrenton; $425. Theo. Kruse Catering Co. to J. M. i Mann, lots 25 and 26, block 3, Gear- hart Park; $100. Delaura Beach Co.; to Archibald Wilson, lots 12 and 13, block 74, De laura; $300. D. C. Pelton and wife to Alexan der Kitterman, ; lands near Ocean Alexander Kitterman and wife to John E. Oates, same land as next above; $1. E. M. Grimes and wife to John E. Oates, lands in section 21, T. 6 N., R. 10 W; $5000 Mary E. Stanley to June Stanley Oates, small tract near Ocean Grove; SI. Delaura Beach Co. to W. L. Thorn dyke, lot 1, block 20, Delaura; $150. CRICKET TOURNEY. VICTORIA, B. C, Aug. 20,-Vic-toria piled up a big score in yester day's match against Portland in the Northwest Cricket tournament. The local team had only six wickets down ' at noon for 220 runs. The Albions are winning from Vernon. The up coun try team were all out for 47, and the Albions had 45 for five wickets at noon, SWAM IN IRONS. Manacles Didn't Stop Sailors From Going Ashore. NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-Two sai lors from the battleship New Hamp shire, arrested in a Chatham Square saloon, yesterday declared to the po lice at headquarters that they had swam manacled from the ship to the shore in the early hours of yesterday morning. The men, who gave their names as George W. Hills and Geo. Owens, said they were placed under arrest the other- day and the ship's prison being full they were placed under guard on the deck. During the south King' Highway boulevard last night and believing that the place had caught tire, Mrs, Sophia Dunlop, 43 years old, hurried to the upper story to find herself confronted by two bur- iglars. Tbey knocked her down, stab bed her in the right temple and escap ed. Her injuries are said to be se rious. ' ' Mrs, Dunlop, who is the widow of a former superintendent of the Ter minal Railways Association, lay un conscious for some moment. When she revived she went to the telephone, called up the police and then fainted. Considerable valuable jewelry and olate were in the house but wer.e not touched by the burglars. Apparently th-y had ben surprised before they had had a chance to ransack the house. DISLIKES THE "COPS." New York Man Wouldn't Believe Po liceman On Oath. NEW YORK, Aug. 20,-James Hamilton, an insurance man was dis missed from further jury service by Judge Mulone in General sessions be cause he puts no faith in the word of a policeman. Mr. Hamilton had de clared in the jury room recently that he would never convict anyone on the word of a policeman and largely on that account the jury had failed to agree in the case of a man who has been up for trial before every judge in general sessions. Assistant District Attorney Mc- Guire h;id heard of this. When Mr. Hamilton was called yesterday in a case ol robbery where a policeman was an important witness, he asked him if he would accept the man's ev idence as he would the evidence of a civilian. I don't want to serve, and don't think I ought to," said Mr. Hamil ton, " I have a very strong preju dice against the police." "If you have this strong prejudice agairtst any class of persons," said the udge, "you arc not fit to serve. You are, discharged from further service," COMING The Best Show of the Season THE CLAMAN PLAYERS A Select Company of Players 16 PEOPLE 16 Band and Orchestra Presenting the Big Comedy-Drama It in li i" Astoria Opera House Sun., Aug. 30 Get your Reserved Seats early; the house will be crowded. Prices, 25c, 35c 75c. NO HORSE FOR TAFT. Grove in a portion of lot 3,-section night they declared the sentry fell 21, T. 6 N., R. 10 W.; $2000. asleep and they quietly rolled over to BOYCOTT A VESSEL. Because The Cargo Was Loaded In Venezuela. WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-Officinl advices from American Consul Che ney have been received by the State Department concerning the reception at Curacao of the Itrazilian schooner Maria Abigail, on July 29, when the merchants of that island without ex ception joined in a boycott on the cargo of sugar and hat straw which had been loaded in Venezuela. The people of the Island are very much in need of the articles, buf the feel ing ran so high against Castro and Venezuela that the merchants to a man refused to accept any of the goods. It was supposed that the Ma ria Abigail had loaded ' in Venezuela under a special permit which had been denied thre wek's before to merchants of Maracaibo. The- people , of the town were not at all inclined under the circumstances to accept any pro'duce from Venezuela. WASHINGTON, Aug, 20,-Cener-al Clarence R. Edwards, chief of the bureau of insular affairs, is daily in re ceipt of letters from horscowners all over this country offering desirable mounts suitable for Judge William H. Taft, the Republican candidate for the presidency. These letters have resul ted front a story that has gone the rounds of the press to the effect that General Edwards has been commis sioned to purchase a steed for the Re publican candidate, the result of which is that he has ever since been occu pied in explaining that he ii qpt la the market for a horse. The other day he recived an ad vertisement of an enormously large and strong steed, twenty one hands high and weighing 2700 pounds, which had been used for exhibition purposes but which was declared to be admir ably adopted for riding by a man weighing 300 pounds. General Ed wards has been surprised by the im mense number of horses of unusual size that are owned by horse deal ers and which have been offred to him for the use of Mr. Taft. What he regards as a curious' phase of the horse market, so far as it concerns large steeds, is the fact that in spite of denials that he is contemplating the purchase of a mount for Mr. Taft, there is a constant increase in the number of animals offered. The sto ry that he wants to buy an enormous- ly large horse for the use of the can didate seems to be traveling far be yond the power of any denial to ov ertake it. TIT) itiJifxtftiSirl in5Mw y yyvj4 laLVAYinafti IN ONE OR MANY COLORS LARGEST FACILITIES IN THE WEST FOR THE PROpUCTION OF HIGH GRADE WORK RATI S Al LOW it liSTtll AtilSII